Mantra
Bring Me the Horizon
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Do you wanna start a cult with me? I'm not vibrating like I ought to be I need a purpose, I can't keep surfing Through this existential misery Now we're gonna need some real estate But if I choose my words carefully Think I could fool you that I'm the guru? Wait, how do you spell epiphany? Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one 'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra Yeah Could I have your attention, please? It's time to tap into your tragedy Think you could use a new abuser Close your eyes and listen carefully Imagine you're stood on a beach Water gently lapping at your feet But now you're sinking, what were you thinking? That's all the time we have this week Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one 'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra And I know this doesn't make a lot of sense But do you really wanna think about yourself now? All I'm asking for's a little bit of faith You know it's easy to believe And I know this doesn't make a lot of sense You know you gotta work the corners of your mind now All I'm asking for's a little bit of faith You know it's easy to, so easy to believe Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot Before the truth will set you free, it'll piss you off Before you find a place to be, you're gonna lose the plot Too late to tell you now, one ear and right out the other one 'Cause all you ever do is chant the same old mantra Oh
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Written by: Oliver Sykes, Matt Kean, Lee Malia, Matt Nicholls, Jordan Fish
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"Mantra" by Bring Me The Horizon was premiered on August 21, 2018. The single received widespread acclaim, charting on the UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot Rock Songs.
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Award Nominations"Mantra" earned the band its first Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Album InclusionThe song is featured on the band's sixth studio album, "Amo," which was released on January 25, 2019. The album also charted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
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InspirationFrontman Oli Sykes has said that he wrote "Mantra" about his ongoing struggles with addiction and depression, revealing that the song is about someone clinging to religion or spirituality to find direction and purpose.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mantra" was directed by Sykes himself along with Brian Cox. The video mashes together different clips from various television shows and movies, combined with footage of the band performing.
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Radio 1 PremiereThe song premiered on Radio 1's Annie Mac's Hottest Record segment, and the response was overwhelmingly positive.
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Song MeaningThe theme of the song also mirrors the overall concept of the "Amo" album. It discusses relationships and how they can become like a kind of religion or addiction. The word 'mantra' itself refers to a phrase or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
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Live Performances"Mantra" has been a staple in Bring Me The Horizon's live performances since its release, becoming one of the band's most popular songs.
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Mixing and Production"Mantra" was mixed by Grammy-winning mix engineer Dan Lancaster, underscoring the band's shift toward a more pop-oriented sound compared to their earlier, heavier material.
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Critical AcclaimThe track was highly praised by music critics for its sound composition, lyrical content, and for bringing a new direction to the band's musical style.
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